Brazilian Sambousek (Pastel) with Various Fillings

Brazilian sambousek (pastel) — the dough may be familiar, but the fillings are new. Discover the recipe, especially with Ramadan approaching.

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3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup oil (or 5 tablespoons)1/4 cup white vinegar (or 5 tablespoons)3/4 cup lukewarm waterSalt to taste

Beef filling

Ground beefTomato, dicedOnion, finely choppedGreen pepper, chopped1 teaspoon tomato pasteBlack pepperSalt1 teaspoon capers or chopped pickles (optional)Oil (for cooking)

Chicken filling

Cooked, shredded chickenChopped green olives1 tablespoon capers or chopped pickles (optional)1/2 teaspoon ground or grated gingerChopped parsley

Note

You can freeze them before frying and fry them when needed.You can also fill them with white cheese and mozzarella.

To make homemade burger buns from Rasmia as well, see this great recipe

Three breads from one dough

Step 1

Put the flour in a bowl. Add the oil and mix with a fork or a mixer until the flour absorbs the oil.

Cooking notes

Three breads from one dough